Dulex Weathershield or Sandtex paint

jeanbrads69


Joined: 15/09/2011
Posts: 78

Message Posted:
21/03/2012 17:33

is there anywhere in either the North or South side that sells Dulex Weathershield or Sandtex exterior wall paint

philnles


Joined: 11/08/2008
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
21/03/2012 17:38

Have seen Weathershield in Elinas on the south.

TUTOR4U


Joined: 05/06/2007
Posts: 80

Message Posted:
21/03/2012 18:38

Super Home Centre Engomi, Nicosia,

White Dulux Weathershield , Smooth 7.5Ltr 35.95 Euros

mcity


Joined: 17/11/2011
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
21/03/2012 18:40

I am a British Painter & Decorator currently re-painting Turtle Bay Village. Obviously the local paint is not of a similar quality to Dulux or Sandtex but it is now a lot better than it used to be and I would not hesitate to recomend some local paints







Kevan

jeanbrads69


Joined: 15/09/2011
Posts: 78

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 06:35

Kevan, What external make of paint would you recommend on the local paints and how much protection will they give my property

numpty


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Posts: 554

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 06:51

Kevan

i would be interested to know what pain you use,as the one's we have used have flaked and peel off,

ataturk


Joined: 09/09/2008
Posts: 712

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 07:30

MCityJust to let you know Trimetal and Marshall Paints are made and owned by Akzo Nobel (ICI) if I am not mistaken Dulux and Trimetal are made in the same factory and is the same paint. The paint in the North is considerably more expensive though. An example would be Dulux Weathershield approx £52 and simialr paint from Trimetal or Marshall would set you back double that amount. Marshalls have just bought out a new elasticated paint and I asked the price yesterday it was wait for it 350 tl for 15 litres. Never have I seen paint so expensive. Similar paint on the greek side approx 70 euros.

slumdog


Joined: 08/12/2010
Posts: 75

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 08:34

You wont stop internal and external paint flaking or coming off due to damp i all Cyprus Villas

I am from the uk and i now have perfected a system here over the last 7 yrs that Will solve up to 95% of your problems and i will give you 1 yr garrantee (if its going to come back it will show the first time it rains)

A typical 3/4 bed villa will cost £1,000 to cure all your damp problems and then you can decorate as normal same as uk.

This price can be reduced if you do all the preperation yourself (hacking off etc)

This is not a Gimmick and this is the first time i am offering my services as i Know how depressing and soul destroying having to repeatedly repaint the bad areas every year for it all to blow flake off again !

So any of you clever Wags out there dont ask me how i do it, i have proof it works and the process remains with me

Tel 05338478936

Geoff


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 1370

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 14:47

On the south side there is a new-ish Dulux Paint Centre in Paralimni, opposite to Lidl supermarket.

Geoff

Famagusta City.

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 18:32

superhome often has weathershield white on offer you can always add a colour additive if you dont want white

mcity


Joined: 17/11/2011
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 22:20

Msg,s 5 & 6

Sorry I have not replied to you sooner, I will let you know the details of the paint that we are using tomorrow.









Kevan

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 23:51

Kev,



Dont put it on upside down mate,lol,



Paul.

mcity


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Posts: 64

Message Posted:
23/03/2012 17:41

Msg 12

Good God Paul do you read every message.



For all interested, and no I do not represent Genc in any way.

The paint that we are using is Dufa, Silosil Silikonlu Boya. We are applying 2 coats of this direct but you can get a primer for this and apply 1 coat over it.The primer is called Silikonlu Ortucu Astar.

If you have any cracks you can also get an exterior putty called Akrilik Dis Cephe Macunu, apply either by filler blade or brush it on.

All above are manufactured by Dufa and available at Genc DIY.

Sorry but I do not know the prices as we buy in bulk.

Any other info required just ask and I will reply.



Kevan

bimbo


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
23/03/2012 18:02

Hi

could you use the Akrilik macunu for inside ?

mcity


Joined: 17/11/2011
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
23/03/2012 18:45

Msg 14



Bimbo



You can get an interior putty for cracks,it is called Akrilik Ic Cephe Macun. They are both in tubs and have a yellow label. They are with all the paint products.





Kevan

pacos


Joined: 16/08/2009
Posts: 119

Message Posted:
23/03/2012 19:02

Hei bimbo,

yes, you can use the Akrilik macunu for inside.I have done my house 3 years ago and it is all perfect since then.You can get these German made materials from Genc Yapi in Karaoglanoglu.

You need Exterior Primer called Silikonlu Astar. Apply one or two coats.For cracks you can use interior or exterior putty called Dis Cephe Macunu.

After applying rub it down and paint over twice.

That is the best way to avoid the walls getting wet.

Good luck.

pacos


Joined: 16/08/2009
Posts: 119

Message Posted:
23/03/2012 19:16

Bimbo



Silikonlu Astar is a transparent primer to seal the cracks. It is also very good to seal the balconies and terraces and also for tiles around the house. Genc Yapi has the best material produced in Germany.

mcity


Joined: 17/11/2011
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
23/03/2012 19:46

All the above are actually produced in Turkey using German technology.













Kevan

jeanbrads69


Joined: 15/09/2011
Posts: 78

Message Posted:
23/03/2012 20:02

can this Silikonlu Astar, be used to seal tiles on my roof terrace to stop the water coming thru. I used sometihng on my house in Spain and looking for something to use over here

mcity


Joined: 17/11/2011
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
23/03/2012 20:17

Silikonlu Aster is not a transparent primer for sealing cracks, it is a primer for first coating exterior walls. There is a product from Dufa called Stonex which is a water based Silan-Siloxane mixture which is transparent and seals tiles etc. But there is a product by, I think Weber, which is a lot cheaper and works just as well. I will find out the name of the product for you tomorrow and will post it on here.







Kevan

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
23/03/2012 20:41

A most informative thread, well done everyone.

pacos


Joined: 16/08/2009
Posts: 119

Message Posted:
23/03/2012 22:31

Hello all house owners,

it is not a secret how to paint a house. My advice is free.

I don´t want to argue with message 20. I am not talking from 1st paint sealing primer.

I am talking about crack sealing primer. For those who want to paint their house my advice is:

First wash down all the sand and dust from walls.

After drying brush the cracks with transparent crack sealing primer. It will penetrate in cracks

and avoid the cracks to get bigger.

Next step, use exterior putty to close the cracks.

After drying rub it down to make it straight.

Then seal it with normal primer.

Now you are ready to paint.

To make the work easier you can also mix the normal primer in the first coat paint. Doesn`t matter which colour of paint.

Good luck.

mcity


Joined: 17/11/2011
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 00:57

Please Pacos stop giving everybody wrong advise.



I will post tomorrow what the alternative is to the Dufa Stonex.





Kevan

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 09:03

Thinking Caps on people..



Why do you suppose the cracks appear in the first place? is it..



a. Poor quality Paint.

b. paint improperly applied.

c. Moisture ingression .

d. Movement , Expansion/Contraction of the Sub-surface..due to lack of movement joints incorporated in the build?

mcity


Joined: 17/11/2011
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 11:54

The alternative to Dufa Stonex for sealing tiles etc is called Ceresit manufactured by Henkel. I think you can get this from Marshalls.

Happy DIYing







Kevan

jeanbrads69


Joined: 15/09/2011
Posts: 78

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 17:32

Thanks for everyone help and advice

PhilUK


Joined: 31/03/2010
Posts: 236

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 18:49

Great post, very informative!

And most of all no bitching or insults.

martinD41


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Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 21:34

Just a small Addendum, Cerecit (Silicone based Sealant) only works on "micro porous" surfaces.And needs to be applied Annually ..

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 22:06

Message 28 not sure I agree with you entirely MartinD41. Ceresit by Henkel have a number of different products.



I bought a tube of Ceresit FT101 as a trial the year before last and used it to fill some cracks to see how it lasted. 2 years on the Ceresit filled joints hadn't moved. Granted they are just what I would term expansion cracks, but its as good as the day I applied it. Cersit FT101 IS NOT sillicone based and can be overpainted and is UV resistant, can also be applied in damp conditions.



When I get time (as I don't live in TRNC) I'll be using this to fill all the cracks in my property prior to repainting.



• All material • All weather • Excellent adhesion even in the wet • Resistant to UV and sunlight • Paintable

• No shrinkage during curing

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 22:08

Description: Ceresit FT101 - One-part, moisture curing, elastic joint sealant and multipurpose adhesive for indoor and outdoor applications based on Flextec-Technology.



Characteristics:



• High elasticity - complies with ISO11600-F-25HM (movement capability 25%)

• Excellent primerless adhesion to a wide range of construction materials

• High initial tack

• Can be applied to damp surfaces without bubbling or losing adhesion

• Very good UV, weather and ageing resistance - no surface cracking or crazing

or yellowing

• Good gunnability even at low temperatures

• Almost tack-free surface

• Non-corrosive

• Suitable for natural stones

• Good compatibility with paints – can be painted after curing

• Impact and vibration absorbing

• Silicone-free

• Solvent-free

• Free of hazardous isocyanates

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
25/03/2012 17:21

Sorry, I amused you meant Cerecit CT10, Silicon based micro porous penetrating agent, you did say for sealing Tiles...Msg 25...

finchy


Joined: 08/04/2008
Posts: 86

Message Posted:
25/03/2012 17:53

mcity



Can you give me a quote to paint some external walls please?

We are near to the golf club.



Finchy



ctid

mcity


Joined: 17/11/2011
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
26/03/2012 00:10

Finchy

Sorry for not replying sooner.



Give me a call and I will come round and quote you.



Phone number is 0533 8822559



Kevan



ctid

finchy


Joined: 08/04/2008
Posts: 86

Message Posted:
26/03/2012 14:44

We are in the UK at the moment.

You could go and have a look before then and give me a price.



My email is garyfinch@sky.com

mcity


Joined: 17/11/2011
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
26/03/2012 20:05

Gary



I have tried e-mailing but something is wrong it will not go to you.

I will keep trying but if I cant.....

Where is your villa ? cant be far from me here on Turtle Bay.

What do you want painting.

I will go around and have a look.



Kevan

ctid